"Of course, the reason I've gathered you all here today is primarily to make arrangements for the secret realms."
Chu Yang scanned the faces of everyone present and then pointed to Li Qingyun, Bai Nianchen, Meng Zibin, and Wang Teng. "You four will undoubtedly be going to the [Dragonfall Land]. This secret realm is of higher difficulty, and your cultivation levels are also higher. Going to the [Grievous Fiend Land] wouldn't offer much in terms of training."
These individuals exchanged glances and then, in unison, spoke up, "We have no objections."
"Zhang Xiaohu and Shen Yingxue will participate in the third phase of the [Demon Spirit Realm] trials. Luo Xiaowei, Qin Xiaoxiao, Chen Xiaohan, and Liang Zifan, all of you will participate in the trials of the [Grievous Fiend Land]."
Chen Xiaohan and Meng Zibin's expressions flickered. This was the first time they were being asked to separate, wasn't it?
Just as they were about to say something, Chu Yang raised his hand to signal them to wait. He then addressed Chen Xiaohan, "I will explain the reasons to you privately later, but I would never harm you."
Hearing this, Chen Xiaohan also fell silent.
She knew she was different from the others, not as favored by their "Immortal Big Brother."
Or rather, she wasn't favored by anyone. After the events in the [Vermillion Fire Palace] ruins were leaked, her reputation in the outside world worsened. Only Meng Zibin looked at her without a strange gaze.
They had been through a lot together, and she was actually too lazy to pay attention to others. Although, if she had the chance to bring Li Qingyun down and humiliate him severely, she would have been very pleased to do so.
But she wouldn't choose anyone else anymore.
However, it wasn't easy to reverse her previously twisted mindset. As long as it was beneficial to her and Meng Zibin, she would acquire it by any means necessary.
What she did in the [Vermillion Fire Palace] last time was child's play. If those people hadn't complied, she would have absolutely killed them.
It was a pity that everyone was a pushover, giving her whatever she asked for without any resistance, which made things utterly uninteresting.
After Chu Yang gave a few more instructions, he said, "That's all for today. You are all the future of humanity, or in simpler terms, humanity's future saviors. Time is short, so you must seize every moment. Listen carefully to the teachings of those Immortal Emperors; they will not harm you."
They merely wished for you to inherit their Dao fruits.
Chu Yang didn't say this last part. When they reached the right cultivation realm, they would know how to make their own choices.
Everyone nodded seriously.
"You are dismissed. Go about your business. There are still seven days until the trials begin. For you, the [Vermillion Fire Palace] ruins are freely accessible. Arrange your time as you see fit; whether you go into seclusion there for half a year or spend time in the towers playing with the Immortal Emperors, I will not interfere."
"Then... Luo Xiaowei, Qin Xiaoxiao, Meng Zibin, Chen Xiaohan, you four stay behind."
The others felt a jolt of surprise, suddenly reminded of their school days when the teacher would keep the mischievous students behind. They all gasped for air and quickly walked away!
After Chu Yang reached the Immortal Realm, his pressure grew stronger. They could no longer see the "Immortal Big Brother" who used to chat enthusiastically on the live stream, begging his "family" to buy cultivation techniques.
With puzzled hearts, the four stood in place, wondering why the "Immortal Big Brother" had kept them.
It couldn't be to mediate a conflict, could it? After all, these two pairs had pursued each other for three days and three nights, and they had had some intense clashes within the secret realm.
"Meng Zibin, Chen Xiaohan, you two wait outside first."
Thus, only Luo Xiaowei and Qin Xiaoxiao remained, standing fearfully before Chu Yang.
Looking at the two, Chu Yang said, "Relax, it's nothing major. I've also consulted with those Immortal Emperors about your future paths, and there are some things it's better to tell you individually."
"Qin Xiaoxiao."
"Here!" Qin Xiaoxiao's body tensed up from fright.
She wasn't sure if it was because she hadn't met the "Immortal Big Brother's" previous expectations for her, causing him disappointment.
She also knew that her combat style was the most unrefined, extremely rough, and completely lacking in combat technique. It wasn't that she hadn't learned them; it was just that in life-or-death battles, she cast all those things aside.
Chu Yang patted her head, saying with a hint of helplessness, "First, I need to apologize. The Immortal Emperors told me something different from what I had required of you. I thought about it all night, and I believe they are right."
Qin Xiaoxiao became even more anxious, "Immortal Big Brother, if you want to criticize me, just do it. My heart is big, I can take it!"
"I'm being very serious. You don't actually need to force yourself to change your personality. You're suited for heavy weapons; you don't need sophisticated combat skills. Just pick up a big hammer or axe and swing it with all your might! Everyone's personality is unique, and besides... ask Ah Wei, your current combat style still deals significant damage, right?"
Luo Xiaowei recalled Qin Xiaoxiao's berserk fighting style, where she attacked without recognizing anyone. He shivered slightly and quickly said, "Immortal Big Brother is right! If you liked casting all sorts of skills like us, you wouldn't be as fierce as you are now!"
Qin Xiaoxiao glared at him, but in her heart, she felt much more at ease. Did this mean she could freely unleash her power in the future and wouldn't have to overthink things during fights?
And she wouldn't have to worry about being criticized by the "Immortal Big Brother" anymore!
"Also, your little phoenix, before its birth, absorbed the 'Underworld Netherflower' and still has traces of its aura. The [Grievous Fiend Land] has many Nether Underworld Flowers due to suitable growing conditions. This is considered a lesser substitute for the Underworld Netherflower, and the little phoenix can completely absorb it, so keep up the good work!"
Qin Xiaoxiao hugged the Spicy Chicken and nodded excitedly, "Got it, got it! I definitely... no, Ah Wei and I will definitely slaughter everyone!"
Chu Yang's gaze then shifted to Luo Xiaowei. At this point, his tone suddenly became grave, causing Luo Xiaowei's face to turn a little pale.
"What I'm about to say might be discouraging to your confidence. Can you handle it?"
"I can definitely handle it... I think?"